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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1890
Page
4
The piece critiques Chamberlain and others over land purchase terms and Irish concerns. It notes cautious talk on arbitration, dismisses sensational naval reports, and warns that Africa charter abuses could spark future European conflict if private firms monopolize territory.
Analysts note a broad Republican weakness after municipal and township losses across Indiana. Patronage from President Harrison appears linked to party shifts, with cities like Franklin Vin-cennes and Wabash switching to Democrats amid administrative changes. Illinois debates over gas and electric consolidation also surface as a political tension point.
A report prompts a large minority to dissent while supporting petitioners' request. The House action remains uncertain though favorable for deliberate legislation. Senate prospects appear doubtful but not impossible given recent developments.
George W. Curtis addresses the Civil Service Reform Association of New York, praising progress in civil service reform while critiquing the Republicans' 30,000 post offices in 1889. He cites improved public opinion, press support, and the reform law's durability despite partisan lapses and spoliation.
The Legislature rejected a bill permitting liquor sales without meals and backed the public bar prohibition. The Police Commission had urged removing bars but not banning table service, creating a clash between enforcement and policy as lawmakers and temperance advocates reassess Massachusetts liquor norms.
Secretary of Agriculture Jeremiah Rusk offers a doleful jeremiad to farmers blaming “careless culture” and poor business methods while urging better study of supply and demand. He argues farmers know little of future market prices at harvest time amid nationwide crop pressures and losses.
The piece criticizes the McKinley bill's glassware classifications claiming inconsistent rates for thin blown glass heavy blown glass and chemical glassware. It argues arbitrary distinctions will cause injustice and cites a laboratory glass funnel as an example.
The obituary notes Constantine de Catacazy and recalls his 19th century role with Russian visits, a forged prince impostor incident, and Catacazy’s aid in New York. The column also criticizes docking punishment in Massachusetts and recounts Boston women’s manners on a rain day streetcar.
Three young performers presented a mixed program at Mason and Hamlin Hall with Miss Annie Elizabeth French reading, Miss Wilhelmine C Heegaard on piano, and Mr Walter H Edgerly singing. The audience praised Heegaards artistry while criticizing Franch for overacting. Edgerly won applause for his baritone renditions and the trio earned multiple recalls.
Mrs. Jonathan Edwards of New Haven wed Godfrey Dunscombe a New York broker in Trinity Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr Harwood and witnessed by New Haven’s elite before a wedding breakfast at Mrs Dunscombe’s home. The bride is a descendant of a leading local family and valued near one million dollars.
A double wedding was held at Edwin Dresser's residence on Raymond Street North Cambridge. The couples were Henry A Wheeler Rebecca A Dresser and Sumner Dresser Maria P Davis. Rev George W Bugzs officiated with few relatives present and a reception followed. The couples plan to honeymoon in New York and reside in Newton on return.
DeWolf Hopper's Castles in the Air on its fourth night at the Broadway Theatre shows improvements and a promising run ahead. Marion Manola shines in a male disguise while the cast and costumes receive strong praise and the work, though reminiscent of Gilbert and Sullivan, earns entertainment value.
General Sherman to attend Army of the Potomac reunion in Portland on the Fourth of July. Mme Modjeska plans to return to Los Angeles for three months before Europe late summer. Dr John H Douglass, once with General Grant, is hospitalized in New York in poverty and paralysis. C W Sanderson visits Brandon Vermont then Burlington for water color exhibition, returning to Boston May 13. Mar garet Blaine and Walter Damrosch wedding details reported. E L Godkin of the Evening Post jailed for libel with bail posted by Francis A Stout. J F Graham sues Henry Hilton for 50000 for libel over a World attack. Florida Times Union notes Sam Jones money finds and charity impacts in Charlotte. Miss Belle A Smith named resident physician at Sherborn women's prison, a Michigan-born graduate of Ann Arbor, rising from assistant to resident physician.
A collage of anecdotes and snippets spans humorous quips about cigars and autographs, New Haven ice cooperative intentions to bypass dealers, a Berlin discovered dagger linked to Henry IV, a tale of Joe Jefferson in Bangor, and Bernard Moses's rare pink crystal weighing six carats.
The Historical Society held a late afternoon session with Dr. George E. Ellis in the chair. Committees were named for publishing the proceedings and a memorial to Delftshaven pilgrims. Letters from Tomas Lyon and the Saltonstalls, plus manuscripts on the French and Indian War were presented for printing and discussion.
Opinion excerpts warn protected interests to avoid bounties offered by McKinley as they are unstable and likely to be repealed by a forthcoming Democratic Congress. The silver bill debate reveals clashing views on currency expansion and inflation, with a risk both sides unite for objectionable measures.
Worcester Spy reports the Chelsea Common Council voted to petition the General Court to change the city's name due to dislike of the epithet Dead as Chelsea. The piece mocks local leadership, urging reform of the council alongside the renaming effort.
On May 8 in Washington at the grave of Washington the Order of the Cincinnati visited Mount Vernon aboard the United States steamship pesvent with Secretary Proctoy among the guests.
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